A unique and deeply cherished aspect of Vesak celebrations in Sri Lanka is the widespread tradition of “Dansal” – temporary roadside stalls erected by individuals and communities to offer free food, ...

Vesak commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha It falls on the first full moon of the ancient lunar month of Vesakha, which is usually ...

The spirit of Vesak is in full swing with over 8000 dansal ... After all, providing free food and drinks is a meritorious deed that certain organisations and individuals do annually and people ...

Srilanka, April 29 -- The Public Health Inspectorate has issued a set of general health and safety guidelines ahead of the upcoming Vesak festival ... Dansals-temporary food distribution centers ...

The day Vesak arrives, Buddhists visit their temples and bring offerings of food, candles and flowers ... They symbolize that all creatures should be free and happy. Buddha was born in the 6th ...

Vesak is usually celebrated by going to the temple with your friends and family, and offering the monks tasty homemade food. Back at home, Mum has planned an exciting activity for Art and Enda.

The Buddhist Vesak festival celebrations in Sri Lanka have evolved into ... Hundreds of Catholics, including priests and religious, joined the festivities and shared the free food available, said ...

Temples also provide free meals to devotees ... is predominantly practiced during Vesak day (though it can differ between communities) and traditional foods such as Lo Han Jai (a vegetarian ...